Team Assistant, NHU - EXTEND in Bristol

LOCATION: Bristol - This role will require you to be office based 3 days a week.

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £24,300-£36,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Interviews will be held in person at BBC, at Bridgewater House week commencing 20th of May.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

This role is part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. If you identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, and meet the definition of disability under the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland, you may apply. We are committed to making the application process accessible and provide workplace adjustments through our dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) is the best‑known and most loved producer of natural history content in the world, responsible for some of the most globally successful factual content of the past 10 years.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Natural History Unit is currently seeking a proactive and highly organised Team Assistant to support the Director of Commercial and Operations as well as other senior leadership. This pivotal role will serve as the backbone of the Natural History Commercial Team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day‑to‑day operations. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality support across a wide range of responsibilities, including acting as the first point of contact for the leadership team, being front‑facing with existing and new clients, and coordinating various projects and activities as well as day‑to‑day administrative tasks.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Preparation of documents, decks and presentations for clients with some support from the Commercial Executive; follow up with future clients and update our tracker appropriately.
• Organise key team meetings including coordination and distribution of agendas, supporting documents, production and distribution of minutes, and follow‑up on outstanding actions.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to help deliver strategic initiatives.
• Organise events and hospitality arrangements such as away days, workshops and conferences.
• Develop a good rapport with key internal and external stakeholder teams.
• Make routine arrangements and bookings and provide diary management assistance to Senior Leaders as required.
• Maintain, efficiently operate and improve a range of office processes and administrative systems to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Travel arrangements, both domestic and international, including visas and other required documentation.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Evidenced ability to research, gather, analyse, collate, and deliver complex information from previous experience.
• Demonstrable organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple activities under pressure, while maintaining a strong attention to detail in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Comfortable with client management and external stakeholders management.
• Proficient computer skills with strong experience of office software packages including Teams and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work well with a range of people at all levels, including drafting clear and consistent comms on behalf of the Senior team.
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision and deal with routine queries as they arise, escalating to others as necessary.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Media sector experience or experience in a commercial team.
• Social media experience for a company.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks; eligibility to work checks; and, if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our recruitment policy. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Redeployment The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and will give them priority consideration ahead of other applicants.

Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best‑loved content, and to the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Life at BBC Studios Flexible 35‑hour working week, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to purchase an extra five days. Defined pension with up to 10% employer contributions. Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit. BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science‑based Net Zero targets. Career development in a values‑led, purpose‑driven culture.

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